Teaching Assistant

Oakmoor School; Hollywater; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Oakmoor School is seeking a Learning Support Assistant to contribute to students' development and well-being by supporting teaching and learning in the classroom. You will provide general and specific assistance to pupils under the direction of the class teacher, helping with resources and learning activities.

You will monitor progress, support social and emotional development, and participate in meetings and training as required to uphold safeguarding policies and school procedures.

Qualifications

• Support students one-to-one or in small groups under the guidance of the teaching staff.
• Assist with learning activities and the preparation, maintenance and adaptation of resources.
• Monitor students' progress and provide feedback to teachers in line with academy procedures.
• Assist with general administrative tasks as required by line management.
• Attend meetings and training sessions as required by the academy.

Responsibilities

• Support students on an individual or small group basis to understand instructions and complete activities.
• Encourage independent learning and inclusion to ensure progression.
• Support students' social and emotional well-being and provide positive feedback.
• Report problems to the teacher or safeguarding as appropriate.
• Monitor learning responses and record basic student data as required.
• Contribute to intervention programmes and pupil plans as identified by SEN codes of practice.

Job description

Function of the post:

Contribute to the students’ development including their social and emotional well-being in supporting the teaching and learning in the classroom, providing general and specific assistance to students, under the direction and guidance of the teacher or independently in a one-to-one setting. This will involve providing assistance to the teacher in supporting students on a one-to-one or small group basis, across a wide range of activities and supported learning activities, including the preparation, maintenance and adaptation of resources.

Principal Accountabilities:

1. 1. In liaison with, and under the guidance of the teaching staff and Special Educational Needs Co-ordinator and following best practice, appropriately support students on an individual or small group basis to understand instructions, and complete activities, encouraging and developing independent learning and inclusion of all students to ensure progression and continuity.

2. 2. Support students in social and emotional well-being, generally providing students with positive feedback and praise to reinforce and sustain students’ efforts and develop self-reliance and self-esteem; report problems to the teacher, or as appropriate and in-line with academy policy and procedures, such as health and safety, child protection, behaviour management.

3. 3. Monitor students’ responses to learning and feedback to the teacher on students’ progress and record basic student data in line with academy procedure.

4. 4. Support the learning of children, including implementing intervention programmes, in order to meet targets as required by the Special Educational needs and Disability Code of Practice and as identified on the pupil’s plan, including completing the appropriate paperwork.

5. 5. Provide general administrative support as required and directed by your line manager.

6. 6. Attend meetings and training sessions as required and agreed with your line manager.

Oth Other duties:

You are required to undertake such other duties appropriate to the grade and content of the work as may reasonably be required of you including to understand and actively embrace the Trust’s distinctive sensibility, the qualities, values and characteristics expected of everyone working for our Trust.

The list of duties in this job profile should not be regarded as exclusive or exhaustive and require a flexible approach to work. Please note that, in consultation with you, the Trust reserves the right to update your job profile to reflect changes in, or to, your post. All staff have a role in supporting the Trust’s People Strategy.

Inclusivity:

The Trust believes that everyone has the right to be treated equally and that the diversity of individuals and groups should be embraced, valued, and respected. The Trust is committed to eliminating any form of discrimination be it direct, indirect, harassment or victimisation, and to support this the Trust has a number of policies that you should ensure you are familiar with and compliant to. All policies are available on the Trust’s portal. Any breaches may lead to termination of employment.

Health and Safety

Take responsibility for ensuring that workplace responsibilities within the Trust are carried out with full regard to, and in support of, the Trust’s Health and Safety policies. This will include ensuring Health and Safety priorities reflect a post-COVID-19 period. This might include acting as Health and Safety Co-ordinator, Fire Warden, Risk Assessor, First Aider or other Health and Safety Representative.

Sustainability and Environment

The Trust is fully committed to sustainable development and environmental initiatives. It accepts its environmental responsibilities and recognises the contributions it can make to the resolution of global, regional and local environmental issues. The Trust will continuously seek to improve its environmental performance and will comply, as a minimum, with all relevant environmental legislation, regulations and codes of practice. All staff are required to support the aims of the Trust’s Environmental & Sustainable Development Strategy.

Data Protection:

You will be responsible for ensuring that workplace responsibilities, within the Section, are carried out in compliance with the requirements of the Data Protection legislation and the Employment Practices Data Protection Code 2002, especially concerning confidentiality, treatment of personal information and records management.

Right to Work:

The current British and European Law states that the Trust cannot employ a person who does not have permission to live and work in the UK. Immigration guidance information is available on the HR Website for further information.

Safer Recruitment:

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment.

Disclosure Service Certification from the Disclosure and Barring Service:

This role does require you to hold an enhanced Disclosure Service certification from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). The Trust is a registered body with the Disclosure Service, reference number 20537300005. New members of staff will be required to apply for Disclosure Service certification as part of the Trust’s staff recruitment process. Further information about the Disclosure and Barring Service is available from the DBS website at www.homeoffice.gov.uk/dbs or from the Trust’s Human Resources Department.